HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2

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HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

robust build quality

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

average battery life

HP Zbook 15 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

upgradeable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

older model

noisy under load

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.84 cm x 26.71 cm x 2.695 cm 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm
Weight 2.76 kg 2.78 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium Aluminum, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A3000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, camera cover Low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 19.5 V, 16 A -
INPUT HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Type Keyboard, touchpad, dual point stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Programmable buttons, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass touchpad, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Admin, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Smart Support, Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle, Data Science Stack, HP Client Security Suite Gen7 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 200 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Platform Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD 810H ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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